01 March 2011

Sponsor Love

Blairex Laboratories is home to the overwhelmingly popular diaper rash remedy that tells it like it is: Boudreaux's Butt Paste.

Pharmacist George Boudreaux is a man with a sense of humor and an effective recipe that almost magically helps heal irritated baby bottoms. Doctors from all around would recommend moms to see George and try out his butt paste. When it came down to the name, there was no contest-Boudreaux's Butt Paste it was.

I absolutely LOVE the stuff. But did you know that there were two different versions of Butt Paste??

The original: Protects skin and helps to prevent diaper rash and chafed skin by sealing out wetness. It spreads on easily and cleans off quickly unlike other sticky creams that can leave a residue.

The All Natural: Is made from all natural ingredients for the green living mom. It has all the same characteristics of the original in a rich creamy formula that rubs on clear, and contains Peruvian Balsam to promote healthy skin.

Nichole started creating these headbands because she saw so many that she wanted for her little girl, Willow, to wear. She's a bit crafty, so Nichole decided to recreate these on her own (in lieu of paying boutique prices!) Turns out, her daughter, Willow, hates headbands and hair clips, so she decided to pursue her passion anyway, and create them for other people to wear, thus came her motto, "From my little birdy to yours."

Nichole's been making headbands and hair clips for the seventeen months that Willow has been alive, but has only been selling them for 3 after several family members and friends convinced me to open an Etsy shop. She just loves to create items that are specific to others wants and needs, so bring on the custom orders!

This shop? Amazing. It's owned by a husband and wife team who create custom cake stands to match any party theme! Amber loves to party plan, but found that there were very few options when it comes to cake stands. Her and her husband, Jason, banned together to form this adorable little Etsy shop in 2009.

All stands are made of lightweight, yet sturdy material strong enough to support any kind of dessert {from cakes, to cupcackes, to candy apples... hungry yet??} And the best part? They can be used over and over again and are sure to be a hit at every party you host! Pedestals loves to create custom orders to match any party theme and will ensure that you're getting exactly what you're looking for in a stand.

Ready to order? Pedestals is offering $10 off any stand if you mention this blog post! =)

Seriously? Cutest. Party favors. Ever. And I know from personal experience... Shannon from Sweet Stella's is making all the party favors to match the theme of little Miss Brynn's first birthday party!!

This wonderful little shop {which was started completely by accident!} offers unique hand painted and papered items for parties, children, weddings and more. After recently becoming a mother to a handsome little boy Owen, Shannon created Sweet Stella's as a creative outlet. And I'm so thankful for that, because she is super talented!

I'll be sure to post pictures of all of the beautiful favors that she's currently making for me. I can't wait to see them in person! If you're having a party soon, I highly recommend Sweet Stella's.

Like my blog design? Me too. And Steph, from A Grande Life Goodies, created it for me! Trust me when I say this... I am NOT the easiest person to work with ;) I picture something in my head not even knowing if it is at all possible. Well... Steph saw my vision too and made it possible!

If you're looking for a great person to create a custom blog design for you {and for a great price!!} then Steph from A Grande Life Goodies is your girl!

9 designs was an Etsy shop that I started back in 2009 while designing Carter's first birthday invitations. I absolutely LOVED planning and designing cards of all occasions, so I figured I'd start to offer my services to others that were interested. Creating custom designs to match party themes is one of my favorite parts of the "job"... I just love the new challenges that it brings.

Though the shop started in 2009, I actually began taking on design projects for my own wedding in 2006, creating my invitations, layered programs, favors, table card numbers... you name it! For a few years following my wedding, I also designed wedding related things for others, but once I had Carter, my time to do those things went out the window. And then 9 designs was born! It's the perfect way to allow me to be creative and help others at the same time.

And, if you mention this blog post I'll give you 15% off your next custom invitation order!

I'm sorry, but it seems every time I check in to read your blog it's a giveaway, new sponsor or review. I miss reading about your life, and what you are going through - keeping it real. I might need to stop reading for a bit.